Discover Toronto with a Self-Gguided Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
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Discover downtown Toronto on your own schedule with the Toronto Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt. This interactive experience guides you through the city’s iconic landmarks using your phone, with riddles and challenges that make exploring fun and engaging. No need for a guide or fixed start time—just download the app and start whenever you're ready.
As you walk, you'll encounter stunning sights like the Roy Thomson Hall, home of the Toronto Symphony, and the famous Gooderham Building, known for its striking flatiron shape. Look up to admire the soaring spire of the Cathedral Church of St. James, and snap photos along the way. It’s a flexible way to see Toronto, perfect for groups of any size and all ages.
The tour lasts around 2 hours and is available in 24 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, and more. Whether you're traveling solo or with family, this self-guided adventure offers a fun, educational way to learn about the city’s stories, history, and legends at your own pace.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Toronto self-guided tour take?
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, but you can take as much time as you like since it's self-guided.
What languages is the tour available in?
The tour is offered in 24 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and many others. You can choose your preferred language when starting the game in the app.
Is there a group size limit?
Yes, the tour can accommodate groups of up to 15 people comfortably.
Do I need to pay entrance fees for sights on the tour?
No, all puzzles relate to public areas of the sights, and no entrance fees are required.
Is this tour accessible for everyone?
Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels and ages from children to seniors.
How do I start the tour?
After booking, you'll receive a game code via text and Viator message. Download the free Explorial app, go to the meeting point, and enter the code to begin your adventure whenever you're ready.
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start for a full refund.
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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
Norwegian, German, Hindi, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, CMN, Greek, YUE, English, Italian, French, HU, Spanish, CS, UK, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Danish, RO, Dutch, Turkish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Free download of the Explorial App from your app store (iOS or Android required)
- Points and scoring system: compete with your group and aim for the city’s high score
- Live location tracking: navigate within the map and see marked landmarks
- Learn about Toronto’s stories, history, and legends
- Total flexibility: start anytime, walk at your own pace, take breaks as needed
- Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia, and photo challenges
Not included
- Live guide: this is a fully self-guided experience; no one will meet or join your group
- Entrance fees: not required for the sights involved, as all puzzles are in public areas
- This is not an audio guide; it’s a sightseeing, gaming, and learning experience
Itinerary
Explore downtown Toronto at your own pace with interactive riddles and challenges, discovering landmarks like Roy Thomson Hall, the Gooderham Building, and St. James Cathedral.
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Roy Thomson Hall
Home of the Toronto Symphony, admire its distinctive architecture as you solve riddles related to its history.
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Gooderham Building
Capture photos of Toronto’s iconic flatiron building and complete challenges about its past.
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Cathedral Church of St. James
Look up at the soaring spire and learn about the city’s religious history through interactive trivia.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the designated starting point to begin your self-guided tour.
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. After booking, you'll receive your game code via text message and Viator message. Download the Explorial app for free, then head to the meeting point and enter your code to start your adventure.
Open in Google MapsHow to get there
Download the app, go to the meeting location, and input the provided 6-digit code to begin.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start for a full refund.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 24 hours in advance
- No refund if canceled within 24 hours of the start time
Instant confirmation
Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $4.42 per person
- Free cancellation
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